Dispensing Assistant - HMP Northumberland | Spectrum Community Health CIC

The post holder will, under the guidance of the Pharmacy Manager (Prison Healthcare) and Pharmacy Technician (Prison Healthcare), assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and cost-effective pharmaceutical service to prisoners. Operational service delivery

• To assist the Spectrum Community Health (SCH) prison pharmacy team to deliver pharmacy services to ensure continuity of supply of medicines
• To contribute to the timely and efficient supply of dispensed medicines to prisoners
• To work within locally approved policies and standard operating procedures
• To assist the prison pharmacy team in the review of repeat prescribing systems and assisting prison healthcare staff in the implementation of improvements that ensure robust systems are in place
• To assist the prison pharmacy team in responding to all major MHRA drug alerts through facilitation of appropriate action within prison healthcare over an appropriate timeframe and to support any medication changes that occur as a result
• To assist the prison pharmacy team in undertaking clinical audit and sharing the outcomes of the audits, in order to facilitate improvement and changes in practice
• To assist the prison pharmacy team with preparing user-friendly resources and information that support health professionals in the implementation of national guidance and promotes rational, cost-effective prescribing e.g. Medicines bulletin, prescribing tips
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team. Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you! Access to NHS Pension Annual leave on your Birthday Refer a friend scheme Training and Development opportunities Flexible Working Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes Up to 33 days annual leave Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners. We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value. Our Mission Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities Our Vision Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.